Sakura Sunday

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 10:30am to 4:00pm

Fairmount Park Hoticulture Center

The centerpiece event of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday is a celebration of all things Japanese. Opening ceremonies get things started at 10:30 am, giving way to a full slate of activities, including:

Tamagawa Taiko Drum and Dance Group Performances
Traditional Arts, such as Tea Ceremony, Ikebana, and Shamisen
Martial Arts Demos
Origami, calligraphy, and other indoor activities
Tours of Shofuso
Little Akiba - Anime, Manga, Music, and Karaoke area
Harajuku Fashion Show
Japanese Food and Product vendors
Prettiest Pet in Pink Parade
And more!

Click here for Full Schedule or Download the Map/Program

Check out our FAQs page for answers to some of your burning questions. We'll be unveiling new components for the event, along details for transportation, performers, and other participants. Keep checking back here or follow us on Twitter @phillysakura or #scbf13

Location

Fairmount Park Horticulture Center is located near Montgomery Drive & Belmont Avenue (I-76 Exit 341), Philadelphia, PA 19131. For GPS purposes 100 N. Horticulture Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Rain Date

There is none. Sakura Sunday will be held rain or shine, so if the forecasts look grim, start making teruterubozu

Admission

Adults $5 / Children (14 & under) free. Pets on leads are welcome. Pre-sale tickets are not available. No credit cards.

Parking

Event parking is available near the Mann Music Center for $10 (Buses $20). A courtesy shuttle runs from the lot to the entrance, but the lots are just a few minutes walk from the entrance. There will be a handicap accessible shuttle.

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle bus service from Center City will run continuously from in front of the Union League (Broad & Sansom Streets) beginning at 10:00 am. The $10 round trip fee and admission will be charged at the bus stop. Return shuttles depart from the bridge by Shofuso with final shuttles departing at 4:30 pm.

Other Modes of Transportation

The Horticulture Center is a short bike ride away from Center City and West Philadelphia and there is plenty of bicycle parking available. Septa routes 38 & 64 also have stops nearby.